Tourism in Lima
13 tourist attractions
Peru's capital, a cosmopolitan city with colonial history and world-class cuisine.
El Olivar Forest, Lima: travel guide
El Olivar Forest in San Isidro, Lima, is a historic park with more than 1,500 centuries-old olive trees, declared a National Historic Monument in the heart.
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Lima Cathedral, Lima: travel guide
Lima Cathedral on the Plaza Mayor is an imposing 16th-century colonial Baroque temple, a National Historic Monument that holds the remains of Francisco Pizarro.
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The Chancay Castle, Lima: travel guide
The Chancay Castle in Lima is a 20th-century medieval-style mansion perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific, with a love story and legends of mystery.
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The Real Felipe Fortress in Callao is one of the largest colonial fortresses in the Americas, witness to battles for Peru's independence and pirate attacks.
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San Lorenzo Island, Lima: travel guide
San Lorenzo Island off the coast of Callao is the largest island on the Peruvian coast, with military history, abundant marine wildlife.
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Palomino Islands, Lima: travel guide
The Palomino Islands in Callao are home to the largest sea lion colony in the Peruvian Pacific, with tours that allow you to swim alongside them.
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Los Pantanos de Villa, Lima: travel guide
Los Pantanos de Villa in Chorrillos is a wildlife refuge with more than 200 migratory bird species, just 40 minutes from downtown Lima.
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The Songos Natural Slides, Lima: travel guide
The Songos Natural Slides in the Rímac Valley, Huarochirí, are natural rock slides and pools carved in living stone, surrounded by waterfalls.
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Lunahuaná, Lima: complete travel guide
Lunahuaná in the Cañete Valley, 3 hours from Lima, is famous for its white-water rafting, artisan wineries, and imposing Andean landscape.
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Larco Museum, Lima: travel guide
The Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre, Lima, houses one of the world's most complete collections of pre-Columbian art, with more than 45,000 pieces of gold.
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Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima: travel guide
The Archbishop's Palace on Lima's Plaza Mayor is a jewel of colonial neoplateresque architecture, featuring its celebrated carved cedar balcony.
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Plaza de Armas of Lima, Lima: travel guide
The Plaza Mayor of Lima is the historic heart of the capital, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace.
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Puente de los Suspiros, Lima: travel guide
The Puente de los Suspiros in Barranco is Lima's most romantic bridge, immortalized by Chabuca Granda's music and surrounded by bohemian atmosphere.
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